I’ve written before about the role of Trades Union Councils in promoting (or should that be
fomenting) working class and left political culture. Another example is taking place this weekend in…Read more…
Travelling to come together.
This is my review of the highlights of 2016 . Compiled for the Morning Star (who published it here) this is the original. The Star is excellent at shaping my sometimes unweildy prose into shorter…Read more…
Havana Glasgow Film Festival – final four days have many jewels. HGFF preview 2
The Havana Glasgow Film Festival enters its final four days with the arrival of Cuban film and videoArturo Santanadirector, Arturo Santana. Flying in from Havana yesterday – thanks to sponsorship…Read more…
Guests and Supporters as Cuban Film Festival begins – HGFF preview 1
This week sees the start of this year’s Havana Glasgow Film Festival (HGFF), on 11 Nov, and guests have already started to arrive from Cuba and other parts of the globe. On Tuesday the Cuban…Read more…
Second Cuban Film Festival launches in Glasgow
The Second Havana Glasgow Film Festival has launched its new programme online this weekend. The festival has built on last years’ initial success extending its run from seven to ten days in November…Read more…
Reeling in the (Cuban) Years!
A little late (I was away at a conference when it was published) here is a link to my review of
the First Havana/Glasgow Film Festival that the Morning Star published last Thursday.
Conducta – Five…Read more…
Cuba – land of problem and promise
Fernando Perez – in Glasgow Saturday!The First Havana/Glasgow Film Festival has started with a bang. The first film La Pericula de Ana, was reportedly a very funny launch, and Conducta – on last…Read more…
Political, cultural and lifestyle links celebrated in Glasgow/Havana film festival.
Many people over the years have commented on the parallels between the cities of Glasgow and Havana. The enthusiasm for dance, music and film that envelopes both cities has been often referred to,…Read more…